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Book SynopsisSchool Law for Public, Private, and Parochial Educators serves educators from all types of school systems in preservice or professional development. It is designed as an academic text for master's and doctoral level, and administrative licensure (postmaster's). Since educators often work in both the public and the private sector, this text prepares them for a career in either domain. This is a unique feature of the book, since school law books usually concentrate on either the public or the private domain. The following relevant issues in school law are covered:The legal systemThe federal and state role in educationChurch-state relationships and accomodationsAttendance lawInstructional programsStudent rightsTeacher contracts, rights, and freedomsTeacher negligenceLaw for students with disabilitiesDesegregationTitle IXTo facilitate research efforts, the book provides case summaries, which include briefs, ramifications, and topics of interest at the end of each chapter. School Law for
Trade ReviewThe book is nicely written, contains the important cases with each topic and is a useful tool. * School Administrator *
Table of ContentsPreface Cases Cases by Topic Chapter 1: The Legal System Sources of School Law in the United States Powers and Functions of the Court the American Court System Significant Implications for School Administration/Leadership Chapter 2: Federal Role in Education and General Welfare Education and Commerce Supremacy Clause Significant Implications for School Administration/Leadership Chapter 3: State Role in Education Limitations of Power Education Provisions of State Constitutions Functions of Boards of Education/Administrations School Officers School Board Meetings State Relationship with Private/Parochial Schools Chapter 4: Church and State The Early Establishment of Religious Freedom Constitutional Basis for the Separation of Church and State Administering the Establishment Clause in Schools Administering the Free Exercise Clause Conclusion Church-State Case Summaries Chapter 5: Attendance Law The Common Law Doctrine of Parens Patriae Legal Issues in School Attendance Law School Vouchers Attendance Case Summaries Chapter 6: The Instructional Program Categories of Instructional Law Evolution versus Creationism Monkey Business Instructional Case Summaries Chapter 7: Students’ Rights Procedural Due Process Substantive Due Process In Loco Parentis Freedom of Speech and Expression Student Publications Search and Seizure When to Call the Police Corporal Punishment Sexual Harassment Students' Rights Case Summaries Chapter 8: Teacher Contracts, Rights, and Freedoms Teachers' Contracts Teachers' Rights and Freedoms Teacher Contracts, Rights, and Freedoms Case Summaries Chapter 9: Teacher Negligence Torts Negligence Teacher Negligence Case Summaries Chapter 10: School Law and Children with Disabilities A Brief History Sources of Disabled Individuals’ Protection IDEIA Handicapped Student (Special Education) Case Summaries Chapter 11: Desegregation Historical Development Strategies and Remedies to Segregation Desegregation Case Summaries Chapter 12: Title IX Brief History Clarification Efforts Gender Equity Implications in Various Areas Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States: Selected Provisions Appendix B: Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. Sections 4071 and 4072 Appendix C: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) Index About the Author
